2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front driveshaft U-joint

[BMote]

Should be an easy job to change u-joint, but ran into problems. I dropped skid plate, got clips of u-joint, but can't get at plate at cv joint end to loosen bolts. Almost impossible to get a wrench on them, socket on ext no go. Any tips here?



2001 ram2500 4x4 reg cab longbox

 

[Loren]

BMote,



My truck is slightly different so this may not work for you.



What I did was to put the transmission in gear and the transfer case into 4-Low. This will prevent the front driveshaft from turning. I then was able to get to one bolt with an open-end wrench. It took a lot of work to get that one out.



Then I selected neutral on the transfer case and rotated the driveshaft about 90 degrees and did the next bolt.



By keeping this up, I was finally able to get them all out.



I hope this works for you too. Good luck.



Loren